Nimitz

By: E. B. Potter

Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain

Called a great book worthy of a great man, this definitive biography of the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet in World War II is considered the best book ever written about Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Highly respected by both the civilian and naval communities, Nimitz was sometimes overshadowed by more colorful warriors in the Pacific such as MacArthur and Halsey.

Potter's lively and authoritative style fleshes out Admiral Nimitz's personality to help listeners appreciate the contributions he made as the principle architect of Japan's defeat. Following the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, President Roosevelt named Nimitz the commander of the Pacific Fleet.

An experienced and respected leader, Nimitz was also an effective military strategist who directed US forces as they closed in on Japan, beginning in May and June of 1942 with the battles of the Coral Sea and Midway. Nimitz was promoted to the newly created rank of fleet admiral in 1944 and became the naval equivalent to the army's General Dwight Eisenhower. The book covers his full life: from a poverty-stricken childhood to postwar appointments as chief of naval operations and UN mediator, and candidly reveals Nimitz's opinions of Halsey, Kimmel, King, Spruance, MacArthur, Forrestal, Roosevelt, and Truman.

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Wow. What a leader

What an outstanding leader!! great history of how a five Star fleet admiral thinks. I highly recommend this great summer read

A wonderful History

This book is a wonderful history of one of America’s brilliant and humble military leaders. It is a must for anyone interested in 20th century US History!

Great Historical Piece

Only problem was reader mispronounced so many words that it was a distraction all the way through. Good voice and otherwise a good reader.

fun

good story. I liked how it flipped between early life and war time before switching to wartime once caught up. helped keep things interesting.

Honorable and Inspiring

A fantastic account of a true patriot and hero of a caliber and integrity that is rare today. My father served in the South Pacific under this gentleman and now I know so much more now of why and how events that seemed questionable or mysterious previously explained. A salute to one the most able, patriotic ww2 commanders in history!